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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
4
The snippet notes advertising rates and legal notices from a historic Massachusetts newspaper. It references Samuel G. Kent, branding, and a post office entry indicating Second Class Matter. Payment terms show $1.50 yearly and per inch rate details.
The article argues that Willis Van Devanter’s retirement under the act creates a legal ambiguity about vacancies on the Supreme Court. It notes his action differs from prior justices who resigned, and discusses potential Senate reception and future confirmations amid this novel retirement framework.
Soil Conservation Service reports nearly 40 million tons of fertile soil washed from uplands by January floods. Measurements along the Ohio Valley from Pittsburg to Cairo show large deposits on bottom lands and streets, with even bigger amounts likely carried downstream.
H. H. Bennett, Chief of the Service, states that flood damage goes beyond initial inundation. He warns the silt burden imposes huge soil loss on agriculture throughout the watershed, affecting cities and riparian farms.
A column critiques men's habit of carrying large sums in pockets and vests, linking it to robberies and a thriving underworld economy. It notes that feminine stockings were once used to conceal cash and jokes that handbags would rise in demand if women revert. The piece mocks ostentatious displays of wealth and urges safer ways to carry money.
The author notes rising deaths from drownings and car accidents as summer begins. Despite safety pleas, an eight person death toll in New England during the first weekend of June signals a dangerous trend. The piece argues leisure leads to carelessness and urges greater caution.
Trade reports indicate a strong return in jewelry, furs, and luggage as luxury lines rise 30 percent over 1936 while general retail runs about 10 percent above last year. Consumers balance necessities and savings, with luxuries arriving in early 1937 as confidence grows and cash registers ring.
On June 16 Mr and Mrs George M Parker of Main Street South Acton celebrate fifty eight years since their marriage at South Acton Exchange Hall dancing school. They lived in Bedford until 1911 then Concord before settling in South Acton in 1925. They had six children, three living including Mrs Philip W Vanderhoof and George A Parker, with heirs in West Concord and Billerica.
Miss Madeline Gielespie daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Gielespie of Great Road sailed Saturday for Ireland to spend six weeks visiting relatives and enjoy tripe on the continent She was president of her class at Portia Law School Boston this year and worked hard to complete studies in time to depart for the trip.
Acton South West and Center schools award students for perfect attendance through the year. Named recipients include Frances Merry Ronald Bareaux Bradford Newell Mildred Christofferson Cathy Cullinane Barbara Backman Charles Boyce Russell Jones Elizabeth Merriam Betty Roe Richard Gallant Betty Davis Marion Nichols George Gilman Albert Phillips John Stevens and others. Athletic letters awarded to multiple boys and girls for football basketball and baseball alongside class champions and officers named.
Fred Nolan of Harrington Avenue West Concord returned home from Emerson Hospital where doctors removed his tonsils. He was admitted last Monday for a throat infection and is much improved. Friends expect him to return to work next Monday.
Jeremiah C. Hanley of Pawtucket Rhode Island was fined 75 dollars by Judge Edward B. Caiger in Concord District Court for driving so as to endanger the public. He has until July 1 to pay. A three car collision occurred when his vehicle failed to stop at a red light at Sudbury Road and Concord Turnpike on June 14, involving Manuel S. Leal of Burlington Massachusetts and another driver.
Mr and Mrs Howard Hawkes advertise a weekend trip to Sebago Lake on Saturday for a getaway. The note notes their plans and invites companionship.
Frank J. Demars Post A L hosts a week long carnival starting Monday June 28 at Crowe Park offering Gordon's Water Circus with a 1060 foot tire dive into a flaming tank The Flying Sensations acrobatic act rides a large midway fireworks and novelties The Legion aims to provide a grand time for all ages with daring stunts and colorful costumes in a bound for the liveliest week on the calendar.
Prescott Keyes is staying at Emerson Hospital recovering from surgery and is expected to return to his Main Street home in the near future.
Concord notes include the Mandriola family leaving for a two week trip through Vermont New York and New Jersey with Joseph Baggio staying in Winchester during their absence H D H Williams mark their 25th wedding anniversary with a tea for relatives James Brooks of Punkatasset Farm heads to California for the summer driving with two friends The Motiers Club dance, postponed last week, now set for June 26 at the Trinitarian Congregational Parish House at eight o clock.
Norman Talcott, a Concordian of the nineties, called at the Enterprise office Tuesday afternoon. He lives in Lexington and has lately been renewing old acquaintances here. Talcott, Class of 1879 at Concord High School, would like a reunion this year, the fortieth since graduation.
The Concord High School senior class annual outing and picnic was called a great success by participants on Saturday afternoon. The group traveled to Boston by bus and took a sail down the harbor.
David J. Sheehan of 84 Thoreau street starts a two week vacation from Jordan Marsh Company with a West Indies cruise. Mr and Mrs Eliot Howard and family of Monument street will spend July at a summer camp in Christmas Cove. Betsey Kean of Wood street visits aunt Mrs Samuel Alcock in Belmont. Mrs Alcock entertained eight youths at luncheon for her niece yesterday.
Miss Miriam O Lehto daughter of Mr and Mrs Aberam Lehto of 9 Garfield avenue wed Walter A Carson son of John Carson of North Sudbury in Parker Street hall. Rev Clark officiated at three o'clock as guests from Maynard Fitchburg Lowell Quincy Boston Waltham Sudbury Beverly New York Watertown and Gardner attended. The couple will reside at 3 Beacon street Maynard after a wedding trip.
Helen Blanchard daughter of Mrs W Bruce Pirmie of Nashawtuc Road will attend the Surette Summer School of Music which opens its twenty third season on June 28.
Bedford residents Mr and Mrs Harold Etheridge and family occupy the former Henry Hill house. J M Kieley of Great Road plans weekend guest stays with Mr and Mrs Adbert Berry at Onset Bay.
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